FOUNDERS & FRIENDS
ignites conversations between hardware industry leaders, innovators and builders who are making a transformative impact with technology.
A one-night mini incubator
The FOUNDERS & FRIENDS event series is about supporting hardtech growth and innovation within an exclusive and invite-only environment.
MistyWest hosted the first FOUNDERS & FRIENDS in Las Vegas during CES in 2016. Since then, it has rightfully earned status as a one-night mini incubator and one of the most anticipated events during the conference.
FOUNDERS & FRIENDS is co-hosted with partners who want to build relationships, gain high quality leads, and showcase their hardware products with a curated guest list.
We also partner with companies on satellite events in LA, the Bay Area, and Vancouver to collaborate across the broader hardtech industry.
If you’re interested in co-hosting FOUNDERS & FRIENDS with MistyWest, reach out to our Marketing Director, Rory Johnston.
FOUNDERS & FRIENDS is co-hosted with partners who want to build relationships, gain high quality leads, and showcase their hardware products with a curated guest list.
We also partner with companies on satellite events in LA, the Bay Area, and Vancouver to collaborate across the broader hardtech industry.
If you’re interested in co-hosting FOUNDERS & FRIENDS with MistyWest, reach out to our Marketing Director, Rory Johnston.
PAST EVENT CO-HOSTS
PAST ATTENDEES
Check out some past events to see what we’re all about.
INQUIRE FOR MORE INFO
Join a community of other entrepreneurs, tech executxives, investors, engineers, and designers… and enjoy some kickass parties, too.
You can also send a message to [email protected].
IMPORTANT: To request an invite to our CES 2025 event, you must do it directly through the event page.
Due to the anticipated high volume of requests, we will not be answering emails or other form submissions asking for access codes.
OUR PARTNERS
FOUNDERS & FRIENDS is made possible by the gracious contributions from our partners. Thanks to their support, we will continue bringing the community together for years to come.
GOLD
From initial R&D and prototyping to proof of concept and MVP, Intent act as partners to their clients, helping them create innovative product concepts and make their vision a reality.
SILVER
Nordic Semiconductor plays a key role in the realization of the wireless future. Their award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making them the global market leader.
Boast combines in-house human expertise with the latest AI capabilities to deliver a complete, maximized and defensible R&D tax credit claim.